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Tourism, Culture and Recreation March 18, 2008 Local Choirs Among Recipients of Cultural Funding Two local choirs, Shallaway � Newfoundland and Labrador Youth in Chorus and Lady Cove Women�s Choir, have each received $10,000 under the Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP) to help offset costs associated with international performances in Denmark, Ireland and Hungary.The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, said each choir has earned an invitation to participate in international choral events and will undoubtedly represent the province well as they travel abroad. "These choirs have been invited to share their talents at some very prestigious competitions and performances," Minister Jackman said. "The invitations are no doubt a testament to their hard work, and I wish them the very best as they bring a piece of Newfoundland and Labrador�s unique culture overseas." Shallaway, founded by choir director Susan Knight in 1992, is an acclaimed youth choir with over 225 choristers ranging in age from seven to 18. The choir will present the chamber opera Ann and Seamus at the World Symposium on Choral Music, to be held July 2008 in Denmark, and will also perform in Ireland at the Cork Opera House and Garter Lane Theatre in Waterford. Minister Jackman noted that Ann and Seamus, which premiered in 2006, is based on a narrative poem by Newfoundland and Labrador writer Kevin Major, and illustrated by Newfoundland born visual artist David Blackwood. The libretto and music are by well-known Canadian composer Stephen Hatfield and the production is directed by local artist Jillian Keiley. "This provides an opportunity to showcase the work of Newfoundland and Labrador�s professional artists on the international stage and to highlight our unique culture to a world audience," Minister Jackman said. Lady Cove Women�s Choir was established in 2003 by Kellie Walsh and is made up of professional musicians, music teachers, music students, and community members with a wealth of choral experience. The Lady Cove Women�s Choir will travel to Debrecen, Hungary at the end of July to compete in the B�la Bart�k 23rd International Choir Competition. The choir funding was among several arts, culture and heritage investments recently approved under the $2.5 million CEDP, an investment and support program designed to stimulate economic activity by providing financial support for heritage and professional arts activities. "By investing in these projects, the Provincial Government is indicating its continued commitment to developing our arts and heritage industries," Minister Jackman said. "We are providing professional artists with the opportunity to express their creative talents in a manner which contributes to our vibrant culture and, similarly, providing the heritage industry with the support it needs to preserve and promote aspects of our culture which help determine our uniqueness as a people." A list of the latest projects approved is provided below. In 2006, the Provincial Government introduced Creative Newfoundland and Labrador: The Blueprint for Development and Investment in Culture, a cultural strategy which included a commitment of $17.6 million over three years to preserve and promote the arts, culture and heritage sectors. -30- Photo #1: Kathryn Atkin, left, executive director of Shallaway, and
Gary Follett, director of Shalloway, met recently with the Honourable
Clyde Jackman, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation to discuss
their upcoming international performances in Denmark and Ireland. The
choir received $10,000 from the Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP)
to assist in their cultural tour. Media contact: Heather May BACKGROUNDER Latest Projects Approved Through the Cultural Economic Development Program The Association of Heritage Industries - $14,350 to allow the organization to share its experiences in developing the Baccalieu Trail Heritage Corridor pilot project with others in the heritage corridor concept. A Heritage Tourism Resource Guide will be developed, which will include a case study on the pilot.Sir William Ford Coaker Heritage Foundation - $11,100 to undertake a collections management project for artifacts in the Wood Working Factory. Heritage Professionals Newfoundland and Labrador - $10,000 to develop a guide for community heritage groups to help them make better use of qualified professionals in developing their heritage projects. Family History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador - $3,620 to digitize the society�s collection of almost 500 family histories to ensure long-term preservation and increased accessibility by the public. Ferryland Historical Society - $3,000 to research local family history and make it available to the public in their genealogy room. Gutsink Productions: $10,000 towards the production of marketing materials and participation by dance artist Sarah Stoker in Contact East, Liverpool, NS. Louise Moyes: $4,200 towards the production of marketing materials and professional development opportunities for the dance artist. Neighborhood Dance Works: $3,000 towards marketing and promotional costs of a workshop and performance series associated with the creation residency of dance artist Ame Henderson. AWAY Films: $4,700 towards the development of a website to be used as a marketing/promotional tool and sales instrument. Biblioasis: $3,650 towards costs associated with sending Newfoundland and Labrador writer Kathleen Winter on a 10-day Canadian promotional tour for her new book, boYs Brick Books: $4,230 towards costs associated with poet Agnes Walsh�s attendance at the Winnipeg International Writers Festival, Wordfest: Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival, and the Vancouver International Writers Festival. The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Council: $18,950 towards 2007-08 activities, including the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival, Storytelling Festival, Gower Wassail, Young Folk at the Hall, workshops, and Folk Night. Labrador Creative Arts Festival: $8,000 towards the annual student arts festival held in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. March Hare: $6,600 towards the March Hare annual literary/musical festival, held this month in Corner Brook, St. John�s, Labrador City, Gander and Toronto. Sara Tilley: $2,070 towards the development of a website to promote the work of the multidisciplinary artist. Northern Lights Conference and Trade Show: $10,000 towards the participation of artists from Nunavut, Nunavik, Labrador and Nunatsiavut in the cultural component of a major conference and trade show held in Ottawa, January 2008. Sound Arts Initiative: $10,000 towards marketing activities for the 2008 Sound Symposium. New Curtain Theatre Company: $10,000 towards the fall and winter theatre season held at the Loft Theatre at the White Hills Ski Resort in Clarenville. Artistic Fraud: $6,000 towards the production of marketing materials and participation by Artistic Fraud in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Jeremy Bennett: $3,400 towards the production of promotional materials and website development. Amy House: $8,000 towards the production of marketing and promotional materials associated with Amy House�s one-woman show, Scratch and Pull. Battery Radio: $5,000 towards production and marketing costs related to Hear History: Not Fit For It, the second in a series of audio documentaries about Newfoundland and Labrador history. Lois Brown: $5,000 towards the development of a multi-platform/broadcast-based website to be used as a promotions and marketing tool. Rhonda Pelley: $3,000 towards the production of an artist portfolio. Visual Artists Newfoundland and Labrador: $40,000 towards programming, providing professional development opportunities to the visual artists of Newfoundland and Labrador. Gerry Squires: $13,500 towards the creation of a digital archive of Mr. Squires� paintings, prints and sculptures presently housed in various public, corporate and private collections. Sir Wilfred Grenfell Gallery: $5,000 towards activities related to the exhibition, The Flood at Furnace Cove, featuring artists Angela Antle and Reed Weir. Beth Oberholtzer: $3,800 towards costs associated with the exhibit of work by the installation artist at the 11th Annual International Exhibition at the Woman Made Gallery in Chicago, Illinois.
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